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Indian TV market braces for sales dip as production costs surge
Rising RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs linked to the West Asia crisis, and a weakening rupee have pushed entry‑level 32‑inch TV prices up about 20% to $133, up from $108 six months ago. Counterpoint Research expects shipments to fall 5‑6% as consumers down‑trade to smaller screens.
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By the numbers: K-Love seeks FCC approval to acquire radio station WFCC
Disney+ will launch an ad‑supported tier in Australia and New Zealand in the coming months, adding a “Standard with Ads” plan that streams in Full HD, offers two concurrent streams and 5.1 Stereo audio, but does not allow downloads. Pricing has not been disclosed, though the existing Standard plan costs AU$15.99 (≈US$10.5) per month and the Premium AU$20.99 (≈US$13.9). The new tier will open Disney’s entertainment library and ESPN sport content to advertisers, while retaining robust parental‑control features.
The C.H.A.S.E. initiative, launched in March 2024 with European Commission backing, tackles gender‑charged hate speech online across the EU. It delivered multi‑country research, an AI‑driven real‑time detection tool, and a media Code of Conduct. An International Women’s Day campaign in...
Australia’s long‑running game show Tipping Point is airing a celebrity charity special on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. Hosted by tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, radio and TV personalities Nick Cody, Kate Langbroek and Joel Creasey will compete for...
Gary has thousands of people studying social media. He's right. It's so easy to break in now. And X is about to turn on new features that will make it even easier to follow interests. And those of you who...
Mal Leyland, the 81‑year‑old co‑star of the iconic "Ask the Leyland Brothers" series, appears on ABC’s Australian Story to discuss his dementia diagnosis and a final outback convoy. The month‑long trek marks the 60th anniversary of the brothers’ 1966 coast‑to‑coast...
U.S. broadcast network CBS announced that the workplace comedy "DMV," starring Australian actress Harriet Dyer and New Zealand actor Alex Tarrant, will conclude after its first season. The series' final episode is set for May 11, 2026, and the show...
Tech writer Shaun Cichacki highlights Read You, a free, open‑source Android RSS news app that delivers ad‑free content directly to the device. The app emphasizes privacy by operating locally, avoiding third‑party tracking SDKs, and requiring no user account. Its Material...
MeTV is preparing to roll its MeTV Music radio format out of its current handful of markets to a national audience. The service currently airs on 87.7 FM in Chicago and 95.7 FM in Lafayette, Indiana, with additional low‑power signals in the...
Amazon Prime Video's April 2026 slate introduces five standout titles across drama, animation, and sports. The highly anticipated fifth season of "The Boys" launches on April 8, promising a violent and emotional finale, while new series "Kevin" and "The House of...
The Economist argues that while AI‑generated prose often lacks nuance, human writers are similarly prone to inconsistency and cliché. The piece uses vivid metaphor to illustrate the clumsy elegance of both bots and people, suggesting that the current furore over...
The Conversation Brazil released its inaugural podcast, “Voices from the South,” a six‑month, cross‑continental project with Australia, the Federal University of Pará and COALAR. Journalists spent weeks in the Amazon, Minas Gerais and Australian research hubs, recording more than 40 hours of...
The 2026 Miami Open final features Italy’s Jannik Sinner versus Czech Jiri Lehecka at Hard Rock Stadium. Sinner arrives on a 32‑set Masters 1000 winning streak after capturing Indian Wells, aiming to reclaim the Miami title he missed last year. Lehecka, the...
What long term good is gained by AI companies having free access to my songs and catalog? Does the world not have enough recordings and songs? Does it cure cancer? You haven’t told me why it’s in anyone’s interest? Yet...
Two major streaming services pulled the reality series "Counting On" after Joseph Duggar's arrest, while a Gaten Matarazzo Instagram promo went viral. The moves underscore shifting standards for content, influencer scrutiny and the economics of social media platforms.
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day games attracted 27.5 million viewers for the Lions‑Vikings matchup and 19.9 million for the Cowboys‑Commanders, but the streamer fell about 18 % short of its promised 18‑54 demographic ratings. To honor advertiser contracts, Netflix provided make‑good spots during the...
At the NAB Show, a panel titled “Securing the Signal” examined how broadcasters can shift from reactive security to proactive risk management across distributed field operations. Experts from Fox, Dataminr, Smith Entertainment Group and Verkdata discussed integrating real‑time threat‑intelligence platforms...
Chris Lee has been elevated to series regular on CBS’s Tracker for the remainder of season three, positioning him to likely appear in season four. The promotion follows his introduction last season as Bobby’s cousin who stayed on to aid Colter...
Vancouver Canucks removed Daily Hive reporter Trevor Beggs from the arena and revoked his press credential after he published a story linking the Aquilini family’s vineyard to a U.S. federal indictment over alleged visa fraud. The article, which detailed Harvest...
Netflix’s upcoming thriller drama Poser has expanded its ensemble with 17 new cast members, joining previously announced leads Daisy Jelley, Sadie Stanley and Annie Murphy. Production has kicked off in Los Angeles, signaling a sizable investment in the series. The...
Marvel confirmed that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher spin‑off, *Punisher: One Last Kill*, will debut on Disney+ on Tuesday, May 12, a week after the *Daredevil: Born Again* season‑2 finale. The special is positioned as a holiday‑style presentation, similar to *Werewolf by Night*, with...
Saturday Night Live UK’s second episode attracted 205,000 live viewers, a 9% dip from the premiere’s 226,000. The show captured a 3.2% share of the audience and still outperformed Channel 4’s Moonfall, which drew 136,000 viewers. Sky emphasized that overnight numbers are...
HP has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming app called HP TV+ that appears by default on Windows 11 PCs and can also be installed on Windows 10 and ARM64 devices. The app aggregates live channels, movies and TV shows in a single interface,...
Google is piloting an AI feature that automatically rewrites news article headlines in Search results, doing so without informing or obtaining consent from publishers. Media executives argue the practice could produce inaccurate or misleading headlines that remain attributed to the...
Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia has become one of 13 semifinalists for the International Booker Prize with her novel “Assim na terra como embaixo da terra.” The nomination has triggered a 600% sales jump and a wave of offers from...
Tencent Music Entertainment Group reported that its exclusive launch of Jay Chou’s 16th studio album "Children of the Sun" has surpassed 100 million RMB (about $14 million) in sales. The figure reflects a coordinated digital‑plus‑physical rollout that blends pre‑order incentives, limited‑edition bundles and...
Fox News host Mark Levin called for U.S. troops to be sent to Iran, a stance amplified after former President Donald Trump promoted Levin's program. The episode spotlights how cable news personalities can shape political narratives and influence policy discussions.
A federal judge issued an injunction stopping the $6.2 bn acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar, citing an ongoing antitrust lawsuit. The ruling pauses the deal and raises questions about market concentration in local TV broadcasting.
Bluesky rolled out Attie, an AI assistant that enables developers to design custom social feeds using natural‑language commands, leveraging Anthropic’s Claude and the AT Protocol. The launch, announced at the Atmosphere conference, coincides with a $100 million funding round that extends...
The eight supplied source articles do not contain any information about a Los Angeles jury awarding massive verdicts in social‑media addiction lawsuits against Meta and Google. Without relevant source material, a factual, quote‑backed news story cannot be generated.
Hulu’s thriller series *Paradise* will air its Season 2 finale, Episode 8, on Monday, March 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. ET (Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 p.m. PT). The episode, titled “Exodus,” concludes an eight‑episode arc that has built intense speculation around character fates. Hulu announced a renewal...
CBS’s *Numb3rs* aired from 2005 to 2010, delivering six seasons and 118 episodes that blended FBI investigations with high‑level mathematics. The series turned abstract concepts like calculus and probability into plot‑driving tools, distinguishing it from conventional crime procedurals. Its steady...
Peter Alexander, a longtime NBC anchor, was forced out after more than a decade, despite publicly citing family reasons. Insiders say NBC chose not to renew his contract as the network pivots toward a younger, more tabloid‑style, personality‑driven lineup. The...
The 1970s were a golden era for television food and drink advertising, birthing unforgettable jingles and mascots while also showcasing early experiments in packaging and branding. From Coca‑Cola’s first plastic 2‑liter bottle to McDonald’s Grimace shifting from villain to friendly...
Writing online is how I built a LinkedIn audience to 154,000 and a $20,000,000 digital business. But my writing tech stack is simple. I never start writing without these 5 tools:
Wow, so no more X Pro access unless you’re on Premium+? That’s a pretty harsh shift @nikitabier @X https://t.co/wdcJ6KSZnU
Prime Video is moving "The Summer I Turned Pretty" from series to feature film, extending Belly's story beyond season three. Lead actress Lola Tung told Variety that showrunner and author Jenny Han is already brainstorming ideas and drafting a script. Tung hinted...
Talking to @robgreenlee on the phone. He is a podcasting OG. So we had Grok simulate a conversation between the two of us about the future of podcasting. Nuts. https://t.co/IVV4uVDgYy
Politico has named Jonathan Greenberger as its new editor in chief -- scoop from @alexbruell https://t.co/BLuYqXpIQb via @WSJ
DirecTV has relaunched its MySports package with a streamlined, sports‑only lineup priced at $65 per month, offering a two‑month introductory rate of $44.99. The new bundle removes several news channels, focusing on live sports and major broadcast networks to compete...
Galloway and Swisher on MSNow? Please, no. Versant Pursues a Deal for Vox Media’s Podcast Business https://t.co/ttTyJjAqXk
Too bad the nytimes is so closely held with supershares.. would be epic to buy it and send it straight to the middle, and take out the bias I guess the best we could do is to build a position...
Mal Leyland, one half of the iconic Leyland Brothers duo, has been diagnosed with dementia but is still planning a final road trip. The personal journey will be featured in a new episode of ABC’s documentary series "Australian Story" airing...
And is anyone else frustrated that the increasing number of wire-service stories that appear in the “Print Edition” on the app don’t open up when you click on them. ( unlike the staff written pieces).
Writing online is how I built a digital business and quit my corporate job on Wall Street. This is the roadmap I wish I had when I first got started:
YouTube streamed its first NFL game in Brazil in 2025 and is now eyeing a bundle of international matchups for the 2026 season. The platform could bid for games in Brazil, Germany, Spain, London and other markets, leveraging its global...
Much of the digital content that ensnares our attention is "ultraprocessed", i.e. "the result of vast databases of user-generated content that are sifted, broken down and recombined by algorithms into personalized streams designed to be irresistible". https://t.co/QDr9Jzu8Y9
We're Hitting Like on Millions of Fake Photos. We Either Stop or the Damage Will Be Irreversible #ArtificialDecisions #MCC @AFPFactCheck @IWFhotline @Bellingcat @katecrawford https://t.co/UM4qF2hf1n
The algo pushing a bunch of anti- Sam Altman content feels a bit too predictable
Watching your favorite sports team play has become more complicated in recent years — as more and more games go behind paywalls on various streaming services. Fans are frustrated and leagues could be undermining their unique antitrust exemptions. https://t.co/Ddcdt1j5mP
I despise the 5-takeways journalistic trope the #BrokenTimes loves so. It is reductionist, hubristic in its claim to summarize any complex event. This one leaves out much, like the defense of democracy against fascism. https://t.co/9PqlDk10zG
